Manny Machado makes an incredible play look routine

9/1/13: Manny Machado barehands a slow grounder and fires to Chris Davis at first base, who makes an incredible stretch for the out


The best part of the Machado play is the way he transfers the ball from a five finger, change-up grip as he picks the ball off the ground to a normal two-finger grip. This allows him to get enough on the throw to make the play. 

This is the best value of instant replay, to get a better appreciation for the skill required to make some of these outstanding plays, which some of these guys appear to make routinely. 

Try making that type of transfer on the run while at the same time making an accurate throw. 

You have to wait / fast forward to the end of the clip to see the super slow mo of the transfer, but it is well worth the wait. If guys have been making this play in the past I have never before seen it with the naked eye. Good thing my eyes were fully clothed this time.